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Real-world insight for Special Education Leaders. Explore legal decisions, prevent disputes, and improve support for students with disabilities.
OAH Case Summaries
Gain valuable insights from real-world cases to ensure compliance and support students better.
Parent on Behalf of Student v. Capistrano Unified School District
July 31, 2025
Student prevailed in part; district denied FAPE by failing to offer a reading fluency goal, an appropriate spelling goal, and a clear task initiation goal in a 2023 IEP. The majority of claims were not proven by the student
Parent on Behalf of Student v. San Diego Unified School District
July 24, 2025
Student prevailed; the district denied FAPE by failing to provide appropriate assessments and IEPs for the student's needs and by predetermining the student's placement. Student was awarded compensatory education and an independent educational evaluation.
Parent on Behalf of Student v. Palo Alto Unified School District
July 11, 2025
Student prevailed in part; district denied FAPE by predetermining placement in three IEPs, conducting inappropriate assessments, failing to provide requested educational records, and imposing unreasonably restrictive criteria for IEEs. Student was awarded compensatory education and independent evaluations.
Parent on Behalf of Student v. New Pacific Charter-Roseville
July 1, 2025
Student prevailed in part; district denied FAPE by offering an inappropriate placement for a period of time, failing to implement services, and for procedural violations. Student was awarded compensatory education. Student was awarded compensatory education.
SPED Management Case Studies
Learn how effective practices, smart resource use, and strong leadership can reshape special education for the better.
Special Education Finance and Program Quality
Balancing limited funding with student needs through data-driven, adaptive service models.
July 22, 2025
Discover how one district used staffing innovation, smart outsourcing, and real-time data tools to manage special education costs—while improving service quality and maintaining compliance.
Legal Fees Awarded in Special Education Case
Court Partially Grants Attorneys' Fees After IDEA Violation
June 27, 2025
Expatiate presents a pivotal legal victory in a due process case under IDEA. Our analysis supported a partial student win, resulting in over $318K in awarded attorneys’ fees. The outcome underscores the importance of compliance, strategic advocacy, and fair compensation.
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